Diversity Rules Magazine

Workplace - Con't from page 9 ● Homophobic slurs. Unless in explicit situa ons, it's not always easy to determine whether some comments cons tute homophobia or casual ban- ter. However, if the offending party keeps repea ng them even a er making your concerns known, it may be sexual orienta on discrimina on. ● Discussions about your sexual orienta on. You don't have to reveal your sexual orienta on if you prefer privacy. If you decide to share or place a photo of your same-sex partner on display, your employer should respect this decision. ● Spouse and family support. If married, your part- ner and family have a right to enjoy your health cov- erage and other benefits. ● Employer discrimina on on religious grounds. Your higher-ups will have a hard me jus fying harass- ment based on their personal beliefs. Although some religious organiza ons have explicit an -LGBTQ poli- cies, you s ll enjoy your rights, as outlined by federal and state laws. ● Leave for family emergencies. The Family and Medi- cal Leave Act allows you to enjoy this benefit without facing retalia on. By revoking Sec on 3 of the De- fense of Marriage Act, the Supreme Court changed the defini on of "spouse." It now includes same-sex spouses and common-law partners. There's some confusion concerning the difference between gender iden ty and sexual orienta on. The first refers to your preferred gender, regardless of your anatomical designa on at birth. Sexual orienta- on generally refers to whether you're gay, straight, or bisexual. In that regard, a transgender person can iden fy as straight. Courts in most states are yet to outline the differences between these two concepts. Conclusion Members of the LGBTQ community should enjoy a safe and rewarding workplace similar to their het- erosexual colleagues. Whether you're an employer or employee, it's crucial to understand an -discrim- ina on laws to preserve everyone's dignity and en- sure legal compliance. Tackling homophobia in the workplace is a vital step in achieving your career and business objec ves. Released on June 15 from Breaking Glass Pictures, Half Brother follows Sandra, whose mother has been missing for days. Disoriented and without money, she asks Jorge, her distant half brother, for help. But he is going through a difficult situa on: a er record- ing a homophobic aggression, he is being threatened to not release the images. Winner of 2 awards at the São Paulo Interna onal Film Fes val, including "Best Brazilian Fic on Fea- ture Film" and "Best Film by First-Time Director", Half Brother will be available on Amazon, Vudu, and through local cable & satellite providers, as well as DVD. Synopsis: Sandra's mother has been missing for days. Disoriented and without money, she asks Jorge, her distant half brother, for help. But he is going through a difficult situation: after recording a homophobic ag- gression, he is being threatened to not release the im- ages. 18 |Diversity Rules Magazine|July 2021 Half Brother Released By Breaking Glass Pictures www.bgpics.com/movies/half-brother

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